Dana’s Bio

Hi! I am currently looking for a full-time or part-time nannying position. I have recently become a single-mother to a delightful baby boy, River (5 months old). My situation is perhaps a bit unique in that I am looking for a job that I may be able to bring my son along with me. While caring for multiple youngsters is certainly a challenge, it is one I am up for and have past experience with. Additionally, this opportunity could provide our little ones with a stimulating and exciting social environment as each other's playmates, or --depending on your child(ren)'s age-- as a little helper(s). I often sit my close friend's 3-year-old daughter and the dynamic between toddler and baby is wonderful. River and I currently spend a lot of time learning, laughing, interacting, and exploring nature. Even in the winter months we spend time together outdoors, cross country skiing and hiking, and I am looking forward to more adventures as the weather warms up. We love to take trips to the library, children's museum and rec center. I am a dedicated mother and caregiver and am committed to providing creative activities for mental, social and physical development.

A little more about me and my work experience... I have spent the past 5+ years working in child care as a full-time nanny, au-pairing in Spain, and doing various babysitting jobs. I was studying Sociocultural Anthropology at Portland State University, but have currently put my education on hold to be a full-time Mom. My passions in life are family, the outdoors, travel and philanthropy. I have done various volunteer work from my days as a Girl Scout, to working at a pet adoption agency, to traveling overseas to Cambodia with my school-volunteer-group, where we taught English in schools and built water filters for rural villagers. My personality is warm, outgoing, sincere and sensitive. I am quite imaginative, and adept in game playing, from Legos to Barbies to dress up, as well as crafts and cooking. I am very hard working, clean, creative and very flexible. I believe that children as well as are our equals, and can not only learn from us as adults through guidance and example but teach us so much. I am confident in my ability to be an outstanding nanny or caregiver, I look forward to meeting you and your family! Feel free to request a resume or set up an interview.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

5 years of paid child care experience with:

First year

Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

Grade School (6 to 11 years)

Pre-teen/Teenagers (12 years and over)

Infant Care:

Instruction (proper swaddling, feeding, changing, bathing)

Assist with setting a routine

Mother's helper

Occasional care

Special Needs Experience

Special Needs Care Experience

Social/Emotional

Special Needs Conditional Experience

Asperger's Syndrome

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Autism

Hearing Loss

Learning Disabilities

Special Needs Services Experience

Administering Medication

Assistance With Transportation

Bathing

Bed Baths

Bladder and Bowel Assistance

Dressing Assistance

Feeding Assistance

Grooming and Hygiene

Positive Behavioral Support

Recreational Music or Art Therapy

Sign Language

Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job

Temporary (4 to 12 months)

Permanent (1 to 2 years)

Summer Position

Job Duration

Will consider either a part time or full time position

Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 6/26/14

Open (all day, everyday)

Skills & Abilities

Languages Spoken:

English

Spanish

Homework Help:

Finishing homework

Checking answers

Studying for a test

Proofreading

Basic Math

Elementary Science

Science

English

Essay Writing

Social Studies

Additional Services:

Meal Preparation

Laundry

Light Housekeeping

Swimming Supervision

Crafts

Potty Training

Travel with Family

Willing to run errands as needed

Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling